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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Dover, NH vs Salem, NH

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Dover?
- The Median Age in Salem is 8.2 years older than in Dover.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Dover?
- Salem housing costs are 24.2% more expensive than Dover housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Dover?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Dover.

Things to do in Dover?
Dover NH can be found east Concord home to different sights like Cocheco River Walk featuring an abundance of trails intertwining across various landscapes alongside numerous chances explore area's culture through local theaters and frequent festivals.

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, NH is situated in Rockingham County and provides its citizens easy access to Boston while still enjoying the small-town atmosphere of this safe place with cafes, theaters and shops.

 Dover, NHSalem, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,158329,725,481
 Median Income$82,387  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$416,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.8  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Dover    4 Reviews
Nancy · Goodlettsville, TN
Home is the best place there is.
Over 7 years ago

I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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mary · Somersworth, NH
pros and cons
Over 17 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Leroy · Dover, NH
Life in Dover, NH
Over 19 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  More

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Warren · Salem, NH
cost of living
Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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